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fixed. I found the two manuals I had would have been ok if my tractor was 100% functioning and I was doing maintenance to prevent a failure. I needed a manual that assumes you're starting out with a failed tractor. My post above where I say "everything looked like it was lining up well" was...

I'm in CT. It's been really cold work lol! Sounds like a plan. Sadly, I think the starter is fine, but I'll look. A buddy lent me a camera scope that links to a phone. I should be able to see what's going on in there before taking too much apart. I'm pretty sure I'll be splitting again...

Thanks David. I'm confident that the starter is fine, but I will make sure. From reading other online info I think it was too difficult to bolt back together and something is not aligned. If the starter is ok, does anyone know what will be damaged when I resplit the tractor? Have I traded...

I have everything back together and the engine wont crank when I turn the key. It's not an electrical problem or a starter issue. It is bound up. Locked. Loud click and seems seized. What did I do wrong? What do I need to do to fix it. I know I'll need to split again, but not sure what I...

everything looked liked it was lining up well and I as able to rejoin the sections of the tractor.

I was able to reattach the spring in the transmission case with string, wire, and alternating vice grips, little by little, as I moved the case closer which worked well.

I screwed up and I'm not sure when or where, but I need help. I was able to separate the tractor and make repairs to the control rod. I used JB to hold the ball joint to the rod and drilled and pinned it.

It helps some time to step away and regroup. I realized I hadnt unscrewed the hydraulic hose nipple underneath the transmission case. Helps to reread the manual. Separates nice when it's ready. Is J.B. Weld the way to go from this point to reattach? Is it enough, or is there a belt and...

thanks for the replies. Very helpful @smokinmad! Made progress today and have everything undone, tractor well supported, and the bolts out between the sections I need to separate. I've only been able to get about a 1/8' gap of separation by tapping a screwdriver around the seam on both sides...

I have had the fwd/rev control rod detach inside the transmission case of a Ford 1210. I've searched forums to learn that it is common, but there's not much on fixing the problem. Has anyone split the Ford 1210 at the transmission case and are there any pitfalls to avoid? manuals I have only...

Hi TBN! Looking to replace the seals in the right front hub casing of my 1986 build 1210 w/ 4WD and I'm not sure how to tell which casing my 1210 has: SBA322011901 or 902? Parts dealer said the part is cast into the casing but the only number in the casing looks like 2Z 0A 33? (pic) Can...

I found a used housing and bought it. It should get here in a week or so and I'll swap it in. I'll take the busted one of and see about the seals and gaskets and order them too. Once I have a spare housing though, I will see which of these fix-it suggestions would have been most likely to...

Thanks again everyone. For the record, yes, the busted housing is made of magnet-checked aluminum. I'm leaning toward just getting the used housing and new gaskets and worrying less about the repair over time. I might experiment with some of the suggestions in this thread to cut some aluminum...

Thanks all! I appreciate this site so much! I got the brake drum off with a combo of citydude's help and the slide hammer. (Getting loaner tools at the Advance Auto is great deal!) Here is another picture of the hole with a quarter stuck next to it for size reference. What looked like a...

Great advice Rebeldad! I think I'll bring the part to a welder for pro advice, and a quote, when I get it off. Jasper, I will, for sure, zip tie, wire, band and tape! the pins in once I get this all behind me! Hopeful that 24 hrs of rust penetrant has worked some magic on the bound brake drum!